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. 2019 Sep 25;5:43. doi: 10.21037/mhealth.2019.08.13

Table 3. Translating user preferences into functional requirements.

Categories Perceived features in each category %
Personalization Medical Factors 70%
Enter lab values 70%
Personal information 70%
Weight 60%
Assess disease severity 40%
Disease specific education Foods to eat and not to eat 70%
Recipes for diabetes (low carb) and hypertension (low salt) 60%
Information on fats and carbs 50%
Insulin to take with meals 50%
Progress updates Messages 50%
Reminders Daily messages 50%
Positive reinforcement Motivational messages 50%
Tracking Calorie intake 50%
Type of meal 40%
Physical activity levels 50%
Ability to upload photos 60%
Create photo library to remind themselves later of the foods they ate 60%
Able to store audio files 70%
Able to view previous logs 70%
Chat Ability to communicate with dietician, clinician, and other community members who have metabolic syndrome 40%
Maintain Food log Types of meal 80%
Number of meals 80%
Specify and calculate nutrient intake 70%
Calculate carbohydrate count 80%
Enter food name
Enter food group
Enter food type 90%
Enter portion size 90%
Preparation methods 60%
Able to view previous food logs 60%
Communication Share information with friends and families 60%
Collaborate with other community members who also have metabolic syndrome 70%
Ability to communicate with clinician and dietician 70%
Resource category More information 60%
Combined recipes for both diabetes and hypertension 50%
Access to other books, scientific literature, and external useful reliable websites 90%